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SOB: First Practices Aren’t Best Practices Jan 23, 2022

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On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan for a discussion about crypto cycles and consequences.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

As 2022 kicks into gear many of us are wondering what's in store for bitcoin and the broader crypto markets. Our lives, although our own, are driven by cycles which are often outside of our control. These cycles create the environment in which we each try to find happiness and success. But we can't see the cycles, at least not until they've come to pass and so we can't tell if this time is different until it's too late.

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Today’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Adam B. Levine and music by Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art was created by Adam B. Levine with Pixelmind.ai

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BREAKDOWN: What Facebook’s Patents Tell Us About the Fight for the Soul of the Metaverse Jan 23, 2022

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Will an open metaverse or a corporate metaverse win?

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads David Z. Morris’ “Meta Leans In to Tracking Your Emotions in the Metaverse.”

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: George Frey/Bloomberg/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: What Happened at Congress’ Bitcoin Energy Hearing? Jan 22, 2022

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Was it FUD or was progress made?

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

This week on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW breaks down the House hearing on energy in the crypto industry. He looks at problems with the advance memo and provides refutations of some of the misunderstandings.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: The Federal Reserve Shares Its Thinking About a US CBDC Jan 21, 2022

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The long-awaited CBDC paper has finally been released.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

For more than a year, the Federal Reserve has been talking about a forthcoming paper on central bank digital currencies in the U.S. Now that the paper has finally been released, NLW walks us step by step through the Fed’s thinking and shares the initial commentary from the crypto community and Washington, D.C.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Koron/Moment/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: Is Russia Trying to Ban Bitcoin? Jan 20, 2022

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A new report from the country’s central bank is advocating for a large-scale crypto crackdown.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

NLW covers stories that show the full breadth of the crypto industry in 2022. In the first, he looks at a new report from the Russian central bank advocating a near-total ban on bitcoin and crypto in the country, along with new punishments for those who offend. In the second, he looks at news that Facebook and Instagram are testing new non-fungible token features, and that Twitter has gone live with verified NFT profile avatars.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Will & Deni McIntyre/Corbis Documentary/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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BREAKDOWN: A $4.2T Asset Manager Just Said Governments Will Buy Bitcoin Jan 19, 2022

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A look at the latest in the relationship between governments and crypto.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest from governments and crypto, including:

India’s prime minister calling for global cooperation to “fight” crypto
Pakistan’s security agency blocking crypto sites
The U.K., Singapore and Spain introducing new rules around crypto advertising

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Oleksii Liskonih/iStock/Getty Images Plus, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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NEW MONEY: What It Takes to Be a Content Creator Jan 19, 2022

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The modern era of social media has created the new career path of the influencer. These individuals create online content to share with the masses – and brand collaborations are fruitful, too.

This episode of “New Money” with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay features Chavah Grant, Yanira Pache and Samya Mohamed, three content creators intimately familiar with what it means to be an influencer. The three explain their hacks for the balancing act that is maintaining their personalities in their content while appealing to changing audiences and dynamic trends.

Each influencer has to present their own unique qualities in order to present fresh perspectives in the saturated influencer market. Chavah, Ya Ya and Samya explain their content niches and preferred platforms. How can influencers remain genuine in an increasingly trend-focused social landscape?

Watch the full episode here.

“New Money With Spencer and Solo” is produced by CoinDesk. Our theme music is “Street Knowledge” by KC Carter. Art design is by Calaxy/CoinDesk.

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BREAKDOWN: Microsoft Bets on 'Metaverse' With $69B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Jan 18, 2022

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The deal is Microsoft’s largest acquisition in its 46-year history.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

Microsoft today announced it is acquiring game publisher Activision Blizzard in a nearly $69 billion all-cash deal. The acquisition is being widely seen as a big bet to keep Microsoft competitive in the burgeoning metaverse space. On today’s episode, NLW gives the background and explores the emerging battle between the corporate and the open metaverses.

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images Entertainment, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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SOB: Bitcoin Security and a Rogue Power Plant Jan 17, 2022

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A bitcoin miner with an unlicensed power plant leads to a discussion on BTC, security and energy.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Bitcoin's energy usage has long been controversial but this time it's not what you'd expect, a story about a rogue power plant kicks off a wide ranging discussion between the hosts, touching on key issues like game theory, network security and more.

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BREAKDOWN: A Former US Senator and Ambassador to China on the Need for Stablecoin Regulation Jan 16, 2022

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A reading of Max Baucus’ recent essay.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” reading is Max Baucus’ “The Urgent Need for Regulatory Clarity on Stablecoins.”

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Image News, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

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